About

Encoding Techniques 

We investigate different ways to encode information to strengthen its representation in the brain, and it memorability. 

Current projects focus on: 

• The benefit of motor enactment on memory 

• Incorporating visuospatial along with verbal representations to boost retention 

Memory & Attention 

Our research examines how attention influences memory encoding and retrieval. We investigate the neural mechanisms that support selective attention and its impact on what information is stored in memory and subsequently remembered. 

Current projects focus on: 

• How divided attention affects memory encoding and retrieval 

• The neural correlates of successful memory formation under different attentional states 

Emotion & Memory 

We study how emotional content affects memory encoding, storage, and retrieval. 

Key research directions include: 

• The effect of emotional valence and arousal on memory processes 

• Individual differences in how emotion is communicated and how it influences what we remember 

Aging & Memory 

Our research examines how memory and cognitive processes change across the lifespan, with a particular focus on healthy aging and neurodegenerative conditions. 

Current investigations focus on: 

• Compensatory mechanisms that support memory in older adults 

• Interventions to enhance memory function in aging populations 

Computational Cognitive Neuroscience 

We develop and apply computational models to understand the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes, with a focus on memory and language. 

We use behavioural tests, including computer-based, paper-and-pencil, virtual reality, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), to determine distinct brain areas and networks of regions specialized for representing and accessing different kinds of information during a memory test.